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1. Sally B

The bomb-carrying B-17 Flying Fortress is making her first appearance at this year's Southport Air Show.

She was key to the USA Air Force’s daylight precision bombing campaign, which is why it is nicknamed ‘Flying Fortress’.

It has 13 machine guns and it raged through German defences in daylight raids.

It was often escorted by P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt.

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2. The Spitfire and Messerschmitt ME 109

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries before, during and after World War II. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations, and was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft. It was also the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war.

During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

This Saturday and Sunday she will fly alongside her Nemesis from the Battle of Britain - the German Messerschmitt ME 109.

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3. Typhoon

Southport will be shattered by the Typhoon's fury.

This RAF plane is can be used for different operations - it can be used in conflict, air policing and peace support.

It is currently employed on permanent ops in the Falkland Islands.

It is able to drop Freefall bombs and it has a Mauser 27mm Cannon.

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4. The Blades

To get the attention of the public watching below, the four Blades approach fast and low in ‘Manta’ formation and then they pull hard into a loop as the formation changes.

The planes then fly back directly towards the crowd to perform the signature ‘Blade Break’.

They will then perform an opposition cross at combined speeds of more than 400mph.

This will be followed by twists, double-tumbles, synchronised rolls, knife-edge spins, ‘gyroscopic’ aerobatics and more manoeuvres.

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5. The Sea Vixen

Yet another first for Southport Air Show as classic 1950s British jet fighter the de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen - one of the RAF's earliest jet fighters - makes her first appearance.

The Sea Vixen is a twin boom, twin-engine two-seat jet fighter and her appearance at the show is causing quite a stir amongst the organisers!

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6. MiG-15

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 is a jet fighter plane developed for the Soviet Union by Mikoyan-Gurevich OKB.

It flew over Korea and beat all enemy fighters in many areas of combat.

More than 18,000 were made.

It is arguably the best fighter jet ever made and it still in service with the North Korean Air Force.

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7. Breitling Wingwalker

Wingwalking dates back to when young pilots came back from the First World War.

They were completely enthralled by flying and they persuaded their WAGS and engineers to walk out along their biplanes linen wings, starting the flying circus entertainment.

They will bring all the energy the 1920’s to the show.

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8. OTTO The Helicopter

OTTO has entertained crowds across the world.

He is a Scheizer 300C chopper with a three bladed rotor system and he performs both day and night with spectacular pyrotechnic effects.

Otto will be on display on Friday night and both Saturday and Sunday.

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9. The Lancaster

Who can forget the glorious sight of two Lancasters flying above Southport during the 2015 Air Show?

The Lancaster nearly didn't make it to this year's show - but is here after a Herculean effort by her dedicated ground crew.

She will be flying as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), is a household name and a national institution. Just about everyone will stop in their tracks as the familiar Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster three-ship formation appears overhead.

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10. Huey

Nicknamed Huey, the Bell HU-1 Iroquois military helicopter was created by Bell Helicopter to meet the USA Army’s requirement for a utility helicopter and medical evacuation.

Its name changed in 1962 to UH-1, but 'Huey' stayed.

More than 16,000 have been produced globally and more than 7,000 UH-1s did service in Vietnam.

It has a tail rotor and a two-bladed main rotor and it powered by a single turbo shaft engine.

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11. OV-10 Bronco

The North American Aviation Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s for counter insurgency (COIN) combat. One of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft in the Vietnam War.

She made her first ever appearance at last year's Southport Air Show and makes a popular return this year.

The Bronco Demo Team was created in 2010 by a group of OV-10 Bronco enthusiasts, with the main goal to present the Bronco in its natural environment; flying through the sky.

The flying display shows the excellent characteristics and agility of the OV-10 Bronco. Because of the aircraft agility the display is performed in a small box which provides the public with constant entertainment. The smoke system, using only environmentally friendly compounds, adds an extra note to the display.

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12. De Havilland Vampire Pair

The de Havilland DH.100 Vampire was a British jet fighter commissioned by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Following the Gloster Meteor - which used to be the Gate Guardian at RAF Woodvale - it was the second jet fighter to enter service with the RAF

Although it arrived too late to see combat during the war, the Vampire served with front line RAF squadrons until 1953 and continued in use as a trainer until 1966.

The Vampire also served with many air forces worldwide, setting aviation firsts and records.